Manning

Pronunciation: /ˈmænɪŋ/

Manning (noun)

  1. The act of providing workers to be present and do tasks in a place, especially to keep it operating.
  2. The number of people assigned to operate a vehicle, system, or station so it can work safely and continuously.
  3. The act of putting soldiers or guards in positions to defend or control an area.

Examples

  • Manning the store requires careful scheduling.
  • Good manning keeps the office open during busy hours.

Manning (verb)

  1. To provide enough people to work at a place or to operate something.
  2. To assign people to be present and responsible for a system, station, or vehicle during a period.

Examples

  • The company will man the event with trained volunteers.
  • They man the booth every weekend.